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Government and Royal College of Nursing agree comprehensive package to recognise value of profession.
Social work students to receive targeted financial support, under plans set out in a consultation launched by the government today (6 February 2026).
Patients will receive faster diagnosis, quicker treatment and the support to live well with cancer under the government’s landmark new National Cancer Plan.
The Secretary of State launched the National Cancer Plan today at the Royal Free Hospital in North London.
Under the government's National Cancer Plan, every patient will be given a tailored plan covering treatment, mental health and employment support.
£10 million financial support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and from appointments.
The government has accepted advice on eligibility from the JCVI for the RSV vaccination programme.
Better chance of survival for people with rare cancers thanks to a new government approach to clinical trials and access to breakthrough treatments
£200 million for local cancer care to address gap in screening uptake and reduce screening inequalities in deprived areas.
Secretary of State sets out the need to prioritise homegrown talent for foundation and specialty training posts to support a sustainable NHS workforce.
The government plans to crack down on illegal underage sunbed use to cut cancer risks to teenagers.
People living in rural and coastal areas will find it easier to see a cancer specialist as the government works to end the postcode lottery for care.
Government rolling out Jess's Rule posters to all GP surgeries in England to act as reminder of a life-saving patient safety initiative.
Waiting lists in 20 areas in England fall 3 times faster than the national average thanks to experts deployed by government to help supercharge NHS care.
Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, delivers a keynote speech on NHS reform at the Institute for Government's annual conference.
Healthcare industry innovator Dr Melanie Ivarsson has been appointed as CEO of the Health Data Research Service (HDRS) to accelerate medical breakthroughs.
Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity.
A new £2 million pilot will see health visitors reach families facing barriers to vaccines, to ensure more children are protected.
More than 500 new ambulances will be deployed in England to cut response times for patients in every region.
Government launches consultation to help combat rising drug deaths from opioids, as part of record £3.4 billion in investment in drug and alcohol services.
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